Administrative Assistant, Senior

Administrative Assistant, Senior


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

Provide high level administrative and managerial support to the Head of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering (SEE). Independently perform non-routine administrative functions exercising discretion, such as coordinate events, conduct searches for information, prepare reports or handle special projects. Draft and edit correspondence, promotional materials or presentations. May monitor operating budget and maintain financial records. Handle non-routine inquiries and issues from internal and external sources. Responsible for managing daily office operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform non-routine administrative functions; conduct research, prepare reports and presentations, respond to information requests, and manage correspondence.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and collect and provide support materials.
• Compose routine correspondence and draft and edit non-routine correspondence.
• Develop, implement, and maintain/improve processes related to administrative support operations (e.g., records maintenance, data collection and maintenance, etc.).
• Coordinate events, including room reservations, setups, resource needs, and catering.
• Arrange travel, order supplies, and ensure proper functioning of office equipment.
• Update and maintain mailing lists, databases and websites.
• Mentor and/or train other support staff.
• May monitor operating budget and maintain financial records.

About Us:

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world's most influential universities.

For more information about our department, please visit:

• College of Engineering, Purdue University
• External Recognitions Program
• College of Engineering's Social Media

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of experience in an administrative support role

Skills needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes.
• Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.
• Drafting, proofreading and editing skills.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue's benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Administrative and Operational Support 3
Pay Band S045
Job Code#20002331


Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines:

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University